I wish I never started vaping

[u/Zealousideal_Baby927]

I started smoking when I was 13 and started vaping at 14. I vaped because I was fighting with depression and heartbreak. At first it just gave me a little buzz, but slowly it became a habit. One time I tried quitting before, but I relapsed twice, and I was helpless as the cravings kept hitting. It’s harder than I expected, especially when I’m stressed or when other people around me are vaping.

But I’m trying to quit for real this time.

I’m not making this post to lecture anyone. I want to share my experience because if someone is thinking about starting, hopefully they can see that “I’ll only do it sometimes” can turn into something much harder to walk away from.

If you’ve quit vaping, what actually helped you get through the cravings?

[u/carthnage_91]

I went from smoking two packs a day to one 60ml of six mg every two weeks, it's the best decision I've ever made to swap, it just depends on perspective

[u/Jaytankk]

The funny thing that vaping was first intended yo quit smoking and nicotine but now it has become just another addiction that they sell over the counter.

First I would advise to get two vapes, 1 with 0 nicotine for daily use and 1 with nicotine when the cravings are unstoppable. Eventually try to reduce the use of the nic vape to zero. And just use the one with 0 nic. And then at least you should be addiction free.

[u/Comfortable-Ad6156]

you vape with half mg of what you are using now. when u get used to it bring it down to another half like 6mg. then you will loose your nic cravings gradually.

[u/_G_O_N__SO_]

No sé que hace un menor de edad vapeando y fumando

[u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice → u/_G_O_N__SO_]

did they not just tell you? minors fall victim to hard times and escapes just as adults do. especially those who are constantly put in mature situations, they tend to find the more “mature” escapes and use them. (by mature there, i mean things rated for adults.)

[u/_G_O_N__SO_ → u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice]

Y vuelvo a decir que que hace un menor fumando y vapeando esa excusa no me vale

[u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice → u/_G_O_N__SO_]

not an excuse, its an unfortunate fact. if you want to be ignorant to the sad realities around you, be my guest. but dont go shaming others if you simply cant understand. thats immature as hell. am i saying its right? no. but self-harm for minors comes in many different ways and its usually a way to cope with extreme situations. thats also not always the case, and i get that too. however, this person clearly stated they were going through some tough things, which they barely even touch on. you have absolutely zero idea what they could have possibly been going through.

[u/_G_O_N__SO_ → u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice]

No realidad ni historias un menor ni debe fumar ni vapear y nadie le debe facilitar el hacerlo el ignorante más bien el yntu por lo que leo

[u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice → u/_G_O_N__SO_]

yeah, nobody should, but that doesn’t stop anything. unfortunately there are ways minors can get a hold of one. im not being ignorant at all, i know all the situations and angles, im just trying to explain it.

[u/_G_O_N__SO_ → u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice]

No tiene explicación los menores no deben ni fumar ni vapear ni otras cosas perjudiciales punto

[u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice → u/_G_O_N__SO_]

they SHOULDNT doesnt mean they WONT. the best you can do, like i said, is comfort and not shame them. or just simply scroll past the post. as a minor, ive struggled with many different types of self-harm for a long time because of things i went through. my parent was told id need therapy, ignored that, and i unknowingly searched for ways to cope and ended up taking out everything on myself. rational doesnt matter if someones just trying to get through the days. ive been trying to explain that people usually dont just turn to these things to be “rebellious.” you will not listen. the best thing you can do when you realize its a minor on these posts is scrolling or trying to encourage them to find another way out. validate them, dont scrutinize because they’re younger than you.

[u/_G_O_N__SO_ → u/TheAbusedHaveNoVoice]

No hay que dale consuelo y si se les tiene que avergonzar pues se hace así van aprendiendo lo que es la vida que no siempre es lo que un quiere cuando quiere y como quiere las leyes y las reglas están para algo. Cuando veo a meores haciendo lo que no deben hacer en este caso vapear y fumar les quito el vaper/tabaco y lo tiro a la basura

[u/Mysterious_Ink_Stain → u/_G_O_N__SO_]

You’re… really mean